Monthly Archives: August 2015

A front-page headline on my newspaper recently read, “They’re back. Slow down,” with a subheading that said, “Drivers in school zones may get education by citation.” The article states that many schools have started or will be starting soon, and that the local police will be working “to protect the children going back to school.”

My kids are among those that are in school. So I ask you to please use caution as you drive near our schools. For the sake of every child, please …

I work as a civilian on a military base, where change of leadership (command) is officially conducted with a change of command ceremony. Last month we officially bid farewell to one colonel and welcomed another to my organization. At that time, I took the opportunity to personally say a few words to each officer. But I also wanted to use this forum to welcome my new commander and wish him a successful and safe tour. Between distractions, procrastinations, and my memory, this is the first chance that I’ve been able to do that. Hopefully I’m not too late, and the he welcomes my belated greeting.

What’s the safety tie-in? The only time it’s “too late” to be safe is after an accident. If you realize you’re going too fast, safely slow down. If you’re missing some PPE, safely take a break and put it on. While you still have time, take the time to…

Yesterday I had an appointment to keep before coming to work. When I returned home, I started gathering everything I’d need for the rest of the day. Luckily, I remembered to stop and change into my safety shoes. I didn’t “need” them, but I never know beforehand if I will. And it only took me a short minute to change my shoes so I’d …
Be Safe!
Keith S..

I had surgery in 2013, after which I learned I was diabetic. When I heard that I’d be injecting insulin four times a day, I thought I’d never enjoy cake, ice cream or chocolate again. I soon learned that I could still enjoy these treats (addictions?), just in smaller amounts.

Here’s the safety tie-in. When I say “be safe,” I don’t mean we should never do unsafe things, or we could never drive to work, use a backyard grill, go swimming, or enjoy many of life’s niceties (let alone the necessities). When we undertake any dangerous activity, we need to know our capabilities and take steps to ensure that we do it in such a way that we will …